Adam Richman and UNC ladies

City: Chapel HillAdam visits the Tri-Triangle area where he chows down on chicken biscuit sandwiches, a whole-hog barbecue and a hot dog eating challenge. Adam also hangs out with the UNC ladies at Time Out Chicken.9601280

City: Chapel HillAdam visits the Tri-Triangle area where he chows down on chicken biscuit sandwiches, a whole-hog barbecue and a hot dog eating challenge. Adam also hangs out with the UNC ladies at Time Out Chicken.

Adam Richman and Chef Karthik Kumar

Adam Richman and Chef Karthik Kumar

City: New York CityAdam sinks his teeth into a 1-lb. sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia's and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House. Chef Karthik Kumar from the Brick Lane Curry House explains his cooking methods to Adam.9601280

City: New York CityAdam sinks his teeth into a 1-lb. sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia's and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House. Chef Karthik Kumar from the Brick Lane Curry House explains his cooking methods to Adam.

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Adam Richman and Sweet P's BBQ owner Chris Ford

Adam Richman and Sweet P's BBQ owner Chris Ford

City: KnoxvilleAdam takes on the Gigante Burrito Challenge at Sweet P's BBQ. He and owner Chris Ford pose for a pre-challenge pic.9601280

City: KnoxvilleAdam takes on the Gigante Burrito Challenge at Sweet P's BBQ. He and owner Chris Ford pose for a pre-challenge pic.

Adam Richman eating at Quaker Steak and Lube

Adam Richman eating at Quaker Steak and Lube

City: PittsburghAdam grabs a mouthwatering sandwich from the famed Primanti Brothers and takes on the scorching Atomic Hot Wings Challenge. Watch him plow his way through the hot wings at Quaker Steak & Lube. 9601280

City: PittsburghAdam grabs a mouthwatering sandwich from the famed Primanti Brothers and takes on the scorching Atomic Hot Wings Challenge. Watch him plow his way through the hot wings at Quaker Steak & Lube.

Adam Richman and Arizona State University baseball players

Adam Richman and Arizona State University baseball players

City: PhoenixAdam makes pit stops at Los Reyes de la Torta and Alice Cooperstown, before taking on the Ultimate Slider Challenge at Chompie's. He also makes time to visit with the baseball team at Arizona State University.9601280

City: PhoenixAdam makes pit stops at Los Reyes de la Torta and Alice Cooperstown, before taking on the Ultimate Slider Challenge at Chompie's. He also makes time to visit with the baseball team at Arizona State University.

Adam in a Indy racecar.

Adam in a Indy racecar.

City: IndianapolisAdam visits the home of racing's legendary Indy 500 and some of the best food at the crossroads of America. His challenge? The Big Ugly Burger Challenge at Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream.9601280

City: IndianapolisAdam visits the home of racing's legendary Indy 500 and some of the best food at the crossroads of America. His challenge? The Big Ugly Burger Challenge at Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream.

Adam Richman and Dennis Maher

Adam Richman and Dennis Maher

City: Kansas CityAdam travels to the barbecue capital of America for the Ultimate Destroyer Challenge at Papa Bob's Bar-B-Que. This massive barbecue sandwich weighs in at 6-lbs. He also makes a stop at Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor to meet some of the customers.9601280

City: Kansas CityAdam travels to the barbecue capital of America for the Ultimate Destroyer Challenge at Papa Bob's Bar-B-Que. This massive barbecue sandwich weighs in at 6-lbs. He also makes a stop at Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor to meet some of the customers.

City: Ann ArborAdam has stacked burgers and some of the best deli sandwiches in the state. Then he tackles the 5-lb. Mount Nacheesmo Challenge at Tio's Mexican Cafe. Before that, he jokes with customers at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger.9601280

City: Ann ArborAdam has stacked burgers and some of the best deli sandwiches in the state. Then he tackles the 5-lb. Mount Nacheesmo Challenge at Tio's Mexican Cafe. Before that, he jokes with customers at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger.

Adam Richman with the Ohio State mascot

Adam Richman with the Ohio State mascot

City: ColumbusAdam tailgates with Buckeye fans, clowns around with the Ohio State mascot, chows down at a legendary burger joint, feasts at a historic sausage house, and tackles the a 2 1/2-lb. Dagwood Challenge.9601280

City: ColumbusAdam tailgates with Buckeye fans, clowns around with the Ohio State mascot, chows down at a legendary burger joint, feasts at a historic sausage house, and tackles the a 2 1/2-lb. Dagwood Challenge.

Adam Richman and the Man v Food Ladies

Adam Richman and the Man v Food Ladies

City: AtlantaAdam heads down south to eat chicken and waffles with soul legend Gladys Knight and tackles the 11-lb. Carnivore Pizza Challenge.9601280

City: AtlantaAdam heads down south to eat chicken and waffles with soul legend Gladys Knight and tackles the 11-lb. Carnivore Pizza Challenge.

Adam Richman in the Boston Harbor

City: BostonAdam heads to Beantown where he'll enjoy a traditional New England clambake and partake in a spicy feast from Hell. Then he faces off with a local Bostonian on a 12-lb. hamburger challenge.9601280

City: BostonAdam heads to Beantown where he'll enjoy a traditional New England clambake and partake in a spicy feast from Hell. Then he faces off with a local Bostonian on a 12-lb. hamburger challenge.

Adam Richman in Syracuse

Adam Richman in Syracuse

City: SyracuseAdam visits a biker-centric BBQ joint called Dinosaur Bar-B-Q for the ultimate BBQ combo. Next up is local institution, Heid's of Liverpool. Finally, Adam takes on the Frittata Challenge at Mother's Cupboard --- a massive breakfast scramble weighing in at over 6-lbs.!9601280

City: SyracuseAdam visits a biker-centric BBQ joint called Dinosaur Bar-B-Q for the ultimate BBQ combo. Next up is local institution, Heid's of Liverpool. Finally, Adam takes on the Frittata Challenge at Mother's Cupboard --- a massive breakfast scramble weighing in at over 6-lbs.!

Adam Richman in San Diego

Adam Richman in San Diego

City: San DiegoAdam has a massive surf-and-turf burrito, tender tri-tip barbecue and the legendary Ironman Challenge at the Broken Yolk Café.9601280

City: San DiegoAdam has a massive surf-and-turf burrito, tender tri-tip barbecue and the legendary Ironman Challenge at the Broken Yolk Café.

Adam Richman in Philly

Adam Richman in Philly

City: Philadelphia Adam visits the city for a mouthwatering Italian roast pork sandwich, a massive ice cream concoction known as Mt. Vesuvius and the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge at Tony Luke's.9601280

City: Philadelphia Adam visits the city for a mouthwatering Italian roast pork sandwich, a massive ice cream concoction known as Mt. Vesuvius and the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge at Tony Luke's.

Adam Richman in LA

Adam Richman in LA

City: Los AngelesAdam tours the downtown part of the city and visits the home of the French-dipped sandwich at Philippe. He then comes face-to-face with the Special Number 2, a spicy Ramen made with 10 different chilies.9601280

City: Los AngelesAdam tours the downtown part of the city and visits the home of the French-dipped sandwich at Philippe. He then comes face-to-face with the Special Number 2, a spicy Ramen made with 10 different chilies.

Adam Richman at Rutgers

Adam Richman at Rutgers

City: New BrunswickAdam takes on massive triple-decker deli sandwiches, a 2-lb. Stromboli and the legendary Fat Sandwich Challenge at R.U. Hungry grease truck. He discusses the dishes with a Rutgers student.9601280

City: New BrunswickAdam takes on massive triple-decker deli sandwiches, a 2-lb. Stromboli and the legendary Fat Sandwich Challenge at R.U. Hungry grease truck. He discusses the dishes with a Rutgers student.

Adam Richman in Salt Lake City

Adam Richman in Salt Lake City

City: Salt Lake CityAdam heads west for a pastrami-topped cheeseburger, a Belgian sausage sandwich and the spicy Hellfire Challenge at Kobe Sushi. Adam gets the scoop from customers at Bruges Waffles & Frites.9601280

City: Salt Lake CityAdam heads west for a pastrami-topped cheeseburger, a Belgian sausage sandwich and the spicy Hellfire Challenge at Kobe Sushi. Adam gets the scoop from customers at Bruges Waffles & Frites.

Adam Richman in Durham.

Adam Richman in Durham.

City: DurhamAdam gets a taste of the city's best barbeque and burgers. He demonstrates the messy goodness of the Wimpy's burger.9601280

City: DurhamAdam gets a taste of the city's best barbeque and burgers. He demonstrates the messy goodness of the Wimpy's burger.

Man V. Food Madness Hartford

Man V. Food Madness Hartford

City: HartfordAdam is ready for some hot dogs, steamed cheeseburgers and a 10-lb. super-stuffed pizza challenge at Randy's Wooster St. Pizza Shop.9601280

City: HartfordAdam is ready for some hot dogs, steamed cheeseburgers and a 10-lb. super-stuffed pizza challenge at Randy's Wooster St. Pizza Shop.

About the Show

Adam Richman eats his ways across the country competing in America’s most compelling food challenges.

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Adam Richman's sweetest moments from Man v. Food. He devours a maple doughnut smothered in bacon and competes in The Kitchen Sink Challenge; he must finish two-gallons of ice cream topped with eight toppings and whipped cream.

Adam's most tasty chicken moments from Man v. Food. Adam bites into a chicken and cheddar biscuit sandwich and takes on the Ludicrous Wings Challenge. He has 15 minutes to finish a dozen jumbo wings soaked in super spicy sauce.

Open wide for a dose of Adam Richman's most meaty mouthfuls from Man v. Food. He chows down on juicy pork tenderloin and goes head to head with a Red Sox fan in the Eagles Deli Challenge. Will New York defeat Boston?

Adam's most pizzalicious moments from Man v. Food. Adam bites into a Reuben pizza covered in swiss cheese and competes in the Stuffed Pizza Challenge. He and his partner must finish 10 pounds of pizza or join the Wall of Shame.

We've collected the best of Adam Richman's BBQ moments from Man v. Food. He bites into smoky baby back ribs and competes in the Shut Up Juice Challenge. He must finish a pulled pork sandwich dripping with habanero BBQ sauce. Ouch.

Adam heads south to the Florida Keys, where he takes a petit 5-feet-tall sorority member under his wing to compete against Florida's own in the Conch Republic Fritter Contest. Vanilla Ice makes a surprise guest appearance.

Adam is on the island of Oahu for some Hawaiian-style hot dogs and spicy and scampi-flavored shrimp. His trip concludes when he coaches a native Hawaiian mother in the massive 5 lb. Moose Omelet Challenge.

Adam Richman's culinary quest has him hittin' the streets to seek out the best eats on the street! First he heads south to Tampa Bay, where he'll sample some authentic Mexican tacos served from the local favorite, Taco Bus. Then he stops by a New York City street corner to grab a taste of delicious Belgium waffles from Wafles & Dinges. Adam samples various kinds of the specialty waffles, including the BBQ Pulled Pork Waffle. After trying some of the best street eats on the East coast, Adam cruises west to guide Jack-of-all-trades, Sydney "Big Dawg" Colston through the White Rabbit Burrito Challenge. This six pound, two foot burrito has been terrorizing the streets of Los Angeles, and "Big Dawg" is determined to take it down! If he can defeat it in 45 minutes, he'll earn a t-shirt, plus eternal food glory! It's time for this dawg to go up against the rabbit!

Adam's culinary crusade takes him on a road trip along the beautiful Gulf Coast. He tries legendary baby back ribs and the fresh flavors of a seafood platter. He then coaches local musician AJ Fratto to try and conquer the Muffaletta Sandwich Challenge.

Adam visits Providence, RI for a unique grilled pizza and for the infamous Triple Murder Burger. Adam's journey concludes with him coaching a rugby player through 15 fully-loaded hot wieners in 45 minutes.

Adam is in Jackson, MS, for a true taste of home-style Southern cooking: from fall off the bone BBQ, to a comfort food buffet. He also coaches a vegetarian through a three-patty hamburger and fries called the Whammy Challenge.

Adam visits Albuquerque, NM, for a taste of green-chili cheeseburgers and the world's biggest sopapilla. Then Adam coaches some hungry MvF Nation warriors against the legendary beef burrito known as Travis on a Silver Platter.

Adam is at the NFL's opening game in Green Bay, WI, to showcase the city’s best game day eats, including butter burgers, brats & cheese curds. He coaches Packers fans through a 93-ounce burger called the Gravedigger Challenge.

Adam takes a road trip down Route 66, and his palatable pit stops include mouthwatering steak and frozen custard. Adam's trip ends in Tulsa, OK to lead a former Navy officer in his mission to eat 23 puffy tacos in 90 minutes.

Adam Richman is in Dallas, Texas to try a variety of authentic German sausages, some Texas-style brisket, and to guide the hungry member of Man V. Food Nation, Pete MacGillis, through the Super Pho Challenge at Sprouts SpringRoll & Pho.

Adam journeys the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, where he tastes fresh seafood and mouthwatering tacos. His trip ends in San Luis Obispo to educate local teacher Naader Reda in defeating the Brahma Bull Challenge.